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The protein powders you need to smash your workouts
Written byH&B editorial team
Reviewed byHeeral Patel
Want to shake up your protein game? Whether it’s protein with mushrooms, creatine or hot choc, we’ve lined up your new favourite
Our top picks
With 20g protein
Optimum Nutrition
Protein Hot Chocolate 350g
50% off
£10.00
£20.00
A refreshing vitamin boost
TriActive
TriActive Clear Protein Pineapple 250G
Better than 1/2 Price
£8.00
£25.00
Crafted for muscle growth
Grenade
Grenade Whey Protein Birthday Cake 2kg
£55.00
We’re all about little wins when it comes to working out. Sometimes, that’s a new PB (no matter how tiny) and sometimes it’s a tasty new take on your protein shake.
Protein supports healthy muscle growth and maintenance – so you might as well make it fun! From added extras to one-of-a-kind flavours, discover our top picks below...
Yep, you heard it right. Snuggle up on a cold evening or enjoy after a workout. Either way, this super-comforting hot choc delivers 20g of protein.
Even better, this sweet treat comes in at 128kcal when made with water.
Go traditional with your favourite mug and squirty cream. Add a shot of coffee for a protein mocha, or splash in a flavoured syrup and pretend you’re in a café (and not the gym).
After a vegan protein powder or just don’t fancy the milky taste of whey? Optimum Nutrition has developed a clear, fruity protein isolate that’s Vegan Society approved and tastes more like juice than a milkshake.
What’s more, there’s zero sugar and each serving provides 20g of protein to support muscle growth and 3.6g of BCAAs.
Have this peach-flavoured option on ice, with a slice of lime or a sprig of mint if you’re feeling extra fancy.
Cookies at the gym? Er, yes please...
Their cookie-flavoured protein provides support for muscle growth. Creatine is rich in amino acids and is thought to support workout performance and short-term, high intensity exercise.1,2
If you're bored of shakes, fold into bakes for protein brownies, cakes or cookies.
Developed to look after mind, body and muscle, TriActive’s refreshing drink combines protein with B vitamins, magnesium and zinc.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) contributes to normal mental performance, while vitamin B12 and magnesium both contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.3-7
Magnesium also aids normal muscle function.8 Together, you’ve got a tropical drink that’s ready in seconds and provides 20g of clear protein.
Shake up this pineapple-flavoured drink with plenty of ice or whiz into a fruity smoothie.
Strawberry shake, anyone? Precision Engineered’s blend is designed to provide “support for your muscles and microbiome”.
It includes two different forms of protein – whey protein concentrate and soy protein isolate – which contribute to the maintenance and growth of lean muscle mass, plus green tea extract and 0.3g Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA).
On top of that, there’s 2.1g of fibre per serving (ideal as most of us don’t get enough).9
Switch it up and whisk into pancake mix for a weekend breakfast with 18g of protein.
This'll satisfy your choc cravings without the dairy and with a generous serving of protein. Double whammy.
Stir into porridge or plant-based yoghurt for a protein-rich start to the day.
This sweet vanilla protein might seem simple, but it packs a complex blend to help you stay fuelled through a workout and beyond.
Peas, sunflower and rice provide 23g of plant protein in this Informed Sports accredited formula. And there's less than 0.5g of sugar and 123kcal per serving.
Use the versatile vanilla flavour for almost anything you like. Blend into smoothies, stir into yoghurt or whisk into cake mixtures for a protein boost.
Exercise is about more than just muscles. So why not pick a protein to match?
Ashwagandha and eight mushrooms (including lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps and more) help make Protein+ a complex formula that also delivers 20g protein per serving.
Don’t worry, it doesn’t taste like mushrooms – so you can bake into brownies or stir into iced coffee with confidence.
What better way to celebrate your workout than with cake? If you like Grenade bars, you’ll be glad to hear their renowned flavours come as protein powder too.
Their premium, Informed Sport certified whey protein blend includes whey protein concentrate and isolate for fast-acting support after exercise.
Enjoy as a shake, smoothie or bake into a real cake for an extra 30g protein. Party time...
The final say
It’s all about the little changes when it comes to maximising your workout. Whether that’s extra support or just a tasty flavour, we hope you’ve found the protein shake worth getting up and active for.
Want to know why protein’s so important? Here’s how it supports muscles and movement.
This article provides informational advice and is not a substitute for medical care. Curated by experts for accuracy, we take great care to ensure the information is up-to-date and relevant. However, you should always consult your GP or healthcare professional before using supplements or alternative products, particularly if you have medical conditions or are under supervision.
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2. Gualano B, Roschel H, Lancha AHL Jr, Brightbill CE, Rawson ES. In sickness and in health: the widespread application of creatine supplementation. Amino Acids [Internet]. 2012 Aug [cited 2025 Feb 7]; 43(2): 519-29. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22101980/
3. European Commission. Characteristics [Internet]. European Commission [cited 2025 Feb 7]. Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6433
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